Essendon Canoe Club

Wednesday night paddle – members only
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Ready to paddle at 17:00 so allow at least 20 minutes preparation. We will paddle for 45 minutes then turn around. First km or two as a group then at own speed. Buddying up is encouraged.
A white light is needed front and back. Most members tape bike lights to the deck.
Please dress for weather changes. Carry warm clothes, water and snacks. Check the weather on the afternoon of the paddle to see if you will feel comfortable with the conditions.
We will paddle on the RHS of the river.
Bring a drink or snack for after the paddle.
Good training for tours.

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Sunday early social paddle – members only
2025-06-29 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-17 08:00 - 10:00 and 2 more dates
On the water at 8 am. Assistance offered to get on the water
Off the water at 10 am. Assistance offered to get off the water
Paddle at your own pace and turn at the 1 hour mark.
Buddy up with someone if that suits you.
Excellent training for tours.

Saturday morning paddle - members only
2025-07-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-26 09:30 - 11:00
These paddles will still run on most Saturdays until Craig is back from other duties.
Please arrive at 9:00 for boat selection and fitting if you need help.
On the water, departing at 9:30.
If you are new and/or interested in tours these sessions are good practice.
Check the Saturday WhatsApp group to see who is attending.

Wednesday night paddle – members only
2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:00
Ready to paddle at 17:00 so allow at least 20 minutes preparation. We will paddle for 45 minutes then turn around. First km or two as a group then at own speed. Buddying up is encouraged.
A white light is needed front and back. Most members tape bike lights to the deck.
Please dress for weather changes. Carry warm clothes, water and snacks. Check the weather on the afternoon of the paddle to see if you will feel comfortable with the conditions.
We will paddle on the RHS of the river.
Bring a drink or snack for after the paddle.
Good training for tours.

Saturday morning paddle – members only
2025-07-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00

Saturday morning paddle – members only
2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 11:00
Please arrive at 9:00 for boat selection and fitting if you need help.
On the water, departing at 9:30.
If you are new and/or interested in tours these sessions are good practice.
Check the Saturday WhatsApp group to see who is attending.
